Looking for out of print book

[ssaB]

I am trying to locate a copy of "knowing bass: the scientific approach to catching more fish" by Keith A. Jones. It is out of print.

 

Thanks,

 

Jeremy

[A-Jay]

Hello Jeremy and Congrats on your first post.

Looks like you were really pacing yourself ~

Here's a couple of copies of that book but the $$ seems a little steep, must be a pretty good read.

https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Bass-Scientific-Approach-Catching/dp/159228616X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499541092&sr=8-1&keywords=knowing+bass%3A+the+scientific+approach+to+catching+more+fish

 

A-Jay

[d-camarena]

Was going to say welcome but you joined since 2009. Congrats on your first post

[12poundbass]

Whew an expensive read right there!

[moguy1973]

I know you are in Denton, TX but if you are willing to go to Denison TX there is a library that has it on a shelf.

 

http://www.worldcat.org/title/knowing-bass-the-scientific-approach-to-catching-more-fish/oclc/60843672

[MIbassyaker]

Great tip on the library above! Actually your own local public library may be able to help you locate a copy to check out on inter-library loan.

 

If you're patient and check Amazon, Ebay, Alibris, and other marketplaces regularly, you may find a used copy or two put up for sale for much less than that. I have seen a few copies listed off and on for about $50. I actually bought my own copy for 25 a couple years ago.

 

The market values of rare and out-of-print books seem to obey strange laws I do not understand. I have a very hard time getting my head around the idea that there are actually people buying copies of "Knowing Bass" for $100-$200.

 

It's a very good book. I'm not sure it's that good.

 

 

[FordsnFishin]

I bought it years back for twenty bucks. I've attempted to read it probably 4 times. I'm really bad about taking time to sit down and read. Currently sits on the coffee table next to my chair and is bookmarked halfway through. It is a good read, some very in depth knowledge. Someday I hope to have a majority of it memorized.

[ssaB]

Thanks guys, yes I like to pace myself and build expectations. lol. Plus life (multiple kids), work, etc... got in the way and now trying to get back to fishing some. Yes, I have found it and it was $16 books a few years ago but for some reason now it is selling for $128 - $400 ... used. Heck, I just want to read it but not for that price. I checked my library on-line and they don't have it. Maybe they can help me locate if I stop by. Other wise I will keep watching. Thanks again for all of the replies. 

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard! LOL...looong time  

 

Graduate of UNT, myself. Wouldn't recognize Denton

at all so I've been told. (early 90s grad).

[ssaB]

@Darren, thanks. Yeah it has and is changing too much. Every tree seems to be getting cut down to build houses or more stores.  

 

[Kevinator1]

ummm....i actually have a very nice copy of that book.....i was looking on amazon and other sites....i can't believe its worth that much...but it is written by a PhD from Berkley....the fishing company.....interesting.

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On 7/8/2017 at 11:04 PM, moguy1973 said:

I know you are in Denton, TX but if you are willing to go to Denison TX there is a library that has it on a shelf.

 

http://www.worldcat.org/title/knowing-bass-the-scientific-approach-to-catching-more-fish/oclc/60843672

 

Like a building? full of books? You know we're almost 1/4 into the 21st century, right?

[ssaB]

Thanks, I have asked my library to bring it in from another library.